About this movie
This lavish Soviet/Czech co-production is based on Fyodor Dostoyevsky's famous novel, The Gambler, which tells the story of a Russian living in Germany, in a gambling resort. This film is set at the turn of the century, and was filmed in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), Czechoslovakia. Played by Nikolai Burlyayev, the gambler succumbs completely to his addiction, using up every resource he has (human, spiritual and financial) in his wagering, finally becoming a rootless drifter.
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How long is The Gambler?
The Gambler has a runtime of 1h 39m (1 hour and 39 minutes).
Who directed The Gambler?
The Gambler was directed by Aleksey Batalov and released in 1972.
What genre is The Gambler?
The Gambler is a Drama film (1972).
Who stars in The Gambler?
The cast of The Gambler includes Nikolay Burlyaev, Tatyana Ivanova, Lyubov Dobrzhanskaya, Vsevolod Kuznetsov, Vasiliy Livanov.
What is the TMDB rating for The Gambler?
The Gambler has a TMDB rating of 4.3/10 based on 3 votes.
